Top 5 Learnings for India from Australia's 3-0 whitewash of Pakistan

#2 Preparing flat pitches can play into the visitors’ hands

Warner can take the game away quickly on batting friendly surfaces

Amidst all the hue and cry regarding the nature of Indian pitches, reports emerged of the team management asking the curators to provide flat tracks during the 5-match series against England. Though the hosts cruised to a comfortable 4-0 triumph, the series began with them feeling the heat on a ‘road-like’ surface in Rajkot.

Due to Alastair Cook’s defensive declaration and skipper Kohli’s rearguard, India managed to escape unscathed.

Even the victory in the final Test in Chennai was made possible due to a second-innings collapse by a mentally disintegrated England side. If they manage to win the toss more often than not, pitches like those can bring Australia’s attacking batting lineup into play. Warner and Smith have been regularly showing their ability to decimate bowling units on batting-friendly surfaces.

Needless to say, the Aussie captain won’t hesitate to make a bold declaration when such an opportunity arises.